Inspiring

August 10, 2026

Meet the Women Over 64 Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Ponds One Dive at a Time

Every summer, a group of women over 64 dives into Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds to remove trash from the bottom. The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, or OLAUG, estimates that it has removed 6,000 pounds of garbage since forming in 2017. The group now has about 30 members and organizes around 20 formal dives each year, with each cleanup requiring careful planning around water conditions, wildlife, and safety.

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August 2, 2026

Harper Lee’s Friends Gifted Her a Year’s Salary Leading to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Embed from Getty Images Before she became one of America’s most celebrated authors, Harper Lee spent her days working as a ticket agent for British Overseas Airways Corporation in New York City. She dreamed of writing full time, but like countless aspiring authors, she found herself too drained after long shifts to give her manuscript the attention it deserved. In 1956, two devoted friends stepped in and changed the course of literary history.

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July 30, 2026

16-Year-Old Lifeguard Bravely Pulls off Nail-Biting Rescue in California

Lifeguards perform a perilous yet vital duty, risking their own wellbeing to rescue anyone who needs help. The danger then increases when the ocean is involved, as these brave first responders have to deal with the sheer force of the waves. These kind of rescues are hard on experienced lifeguards, so it’s impressive how Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old rookie (pictured left above), pulled off his very first rescue by braving the waves.

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